New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-07-29
SOME DOWN EAST IDEAS.
Ex-GOvERNORS RICE AND VAN ZANDT TALK
POLITICS AT RICHFIELD SPRINGS.


THEIR STATES srsADFAsTLY REPUBLICAN ON Ma
T1oyAL IssUEs-MUGwUMPs DISGUISED WITH
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES THE GRoG-sHoPs.
RIcUpIEIp SPRINGS July 2s.-Two distinguished
Republican exGovernors, the one OF Massachusetts
thu other of Rhode Island. are enjoying the atmos
phere of this altitude. Governor Van Zandt VINO
held the Executive Office In little Rhode Island ior
three t'rms, comes up here every summer. Newpc,'
gets too damp for him. The bond that les him 10 Ms
nome resort has to be sacrificed TO his shoulders ana
his arms. Governor Rice. OF Massachusetts Is com
paratiyey a newcomer. The Governors were stuns
together the piazza of the Spring House last ngh'
talking politics. asked Governor Rice II there wac
any doubt OF there being a satisfactory kepuohoan
majority 10 Massachusetts.
SOLVER Ames will be renomnated" he Iephed'
and reelected beyond the shadow OF doubt no
has made a wise and excellent Executive and IL VIII
be imuo sable for the Democracy to dsplace him. AS
for Ms the electoral vote of Massachusetts, will be
given to the nominee of the Republican National Con-
yenton no matter how he spells his name.
aTh, Muewumps boast that Mr.. Blaine could not
possibly carry the State again"
aIhey boosted that be could not carry IL pefore'
but he did, and If the Republican Convention deems
IL most dysable select Mr. blaine as the standard
bearer again he will carry the State just as he did De-
fore | have no more coubt OF that than have OF
my existence. Mr.. Blaine is not the favortc OF
massachusetts for the nomination de never was
But he Is much stronger to-day than he was oei;re
nlB VJOus DOnluuilOu. DIE Cohu"St VI '"S 49,
paign and his digni6ed bearing since the campaign
have won him the warm respect OF our people"
"Will Massachusetts have any candioate Oh ner
own 10 present to The Convention y
.Eo Mr. Blaine and pc ssibly Senator Hawley
are the only two candidates from New-England.
doubt very much if delegates will be In any way
committed though il is somewh hat too early to speak
with certainty about that Senator Sherman IT sena
tor Allison wOuld be strong candidate with us, ana
rather think that delegates would he inclined 70
support Mr.. Sherman in the convention. g0od
deal depends upon Mr. Blane's wish With regard to
renomin alton. There is a strong, warm current oil
attachment to Mr. Blaine in every State 1t he were
TO take hold OF the campaign it would be a rousng
one"
How about the evsr-youtbiul Ben Butlerp
He SAYS be 10 ont of politics. and have not
observed any DISPOSE among the people to dispute
his ord General Butler has a certain consl 1eraDe
personal following in Massachusetts, which will re-
main true to his FORTUNES. Ii he be candidate Tor
any Office himself it will support him ardently and
Loyalty. If he favor any enc certain following, iess
derable will regard bis wishes and vote a. ne
votes."
as the Mugwump alliance with the Democracy IN
Masss chuset,s a permanent thing, GoserDorP
"Yes should soy that it is To be regarded as per-
manent. That is, in case Cleveland Id reDomnated
suppose that two-thiris OF the Mugwumps will sup
port him matter who is named against him. AT the
same time, it lie undenable that some OF the leaers
OF the Independents greatly disappointed at
Clevelands course Ia surrendering to the spoismen
OF his party, and thew serous, disrust what he may
do alter q second election when he will not have AZ
motive of resistance either his early notions or his
early promises the tear OF popular disapprovai at
an other election. Mr.. Curtis and Captain Goldman,
for instance, give evidence OF disappointment and
chagrn."
" Do yon think the republican canuiuate Will sue
coed in 'SS r.
:. Yes do. The protective sentiment is stronger
than ever throughout the corntry, ana III grows
A 4 he
Governor vin Zandt talked freely OF the situation
IT, Rhode Island, which last year performed the re-
markable ieat of choosing Democratic Executive.
have the real secret OF that result, ne
SAID stated correctly in the press outside the state
good man, things are alleged IA the causes OF
Governor Wetmore's defeat, but thew were mostly
nonsense. Rum WAS at the bottom of IT, Ine heouo
cans of Rhode Island chose to do their duty ana keep
their promises to the temperance sent 1ent oil the
state Our Slate Constitution requires that any pro-
posed amendment must first receive the support oil
majority of the men beers OF two consecutive Lessia
lures and then DO submitted TO the peopie. IL Two
thirds oil the electors in favor o. IT, it tten bo
COMES u part o. the States organic law Wen, there
was an evident desire the part OF our people TO act
upon a prohibtory amendment 10 the Consultation.
The Republic OF Rhode Island believe that whcn
the ,eope to assume the responsibility OF decid-
ing any important issue il is their right 10 do so, and
accordingly they PASSED the amendment TO tile great
indignation OF the rum element, wac threatened re,
venga IL was not believed thar tue people wonid
favor the amendment. but they did, thus indor,hY
the Republican psrtys action and proving its neces-
sity. Thus grievance was laid up against us.
. There still another The privilege OF suffrage
IN Rhode Island. concerns citzens OF foreign birh
is restricted. They must own Sl34 worth oil real
property. The Democracy aided by the saloon power
issue OF this restriction and MANAGED 10 Set
majority in the next Assembly. Thev introduced
hill calling Tor Constitutional Convention to adopt a.
new body OF law. ignoring the method OF amendment
and change prescribed in the present Consultation,
bill clearly iniquitous and unlawful. Their OBJECT
remove the pro- erty qualification aId the new
y pa sed prohibitory law. They succeeded IN getting
= ThA Dnnuh lfaan
had majority of two in the senate but one OF these
was Scotchman who might DO Supposed 10 look
favorably upon n scheme 20 enfrancbiss All foreign
crs, and another q Labor man VINO was e'ectoc pV
Democratic votes Both these men were claimed a.
supporters OF she Democracy's revolutionary measure
but the Senate came 10 vote not only ala these
men Loyalty stand by u.s. BAT to every ones amaze
M MT Democrats voIed with us. too anu ire pii
was killed. Tue liquor men were wild with rage ana
determined to take their revenge upon the neat state
ticket They did so, and Governor Wetmore's defeat
was due solely to tneir insidious and crafty work."
=" Is thore danger OF such a succ IS again
aNo indeed. Tho people Understand the matter
now. Thsy are fully reused TO 1t. Rhode Islands
next Governor will oe Republican and hes vote Ia
1883 is safe for the Republican nominee The lid
Congresson District is Close ana our best work Is
needed there to save IT," 49,
@whom do you tavor in 1888. Governor~ a,
Well hardly know. ! was in. favor OF Mr.
Arthur the last time. though heartily supported Mr.
Blaine he became the choice OF the conven,
ton. | admire him profoundly, and doubt ii could
he better pleased than By his reorganization. lie
would surely be elected next time. Mr. cleveland Is
steadily declining in favor"
LARCHHOyT IA GIFTS START ON CRUISE
All day yesterday there were signs OF activity
abont the Larchmont Yacht Clubhouse ana in the
afternoon twenty yachts got under way TOR the an
nual cruise OF the club The start was struggling
one, but aided by brisk breeze the white-winged
feet made beautiful spectacle 1t sped away tor
Greenwich. the first stopping place. Among the
yachts were Commodore Alleys scop Scheruer. Vice
Commodore Lo kery's sloop Daphne, ths schooners
Delvyn Mona, Crocodile. neverie Ny nph and Polly:
Tue length OF the cruise will depend on wind and
weather. but it will probably last five days.
The slOpp Atlantic was lowed up to Bay Ridge yes
terday DO got in order tor the NewYork Yacht Club
crui "a